The Aboriginal Court Worker Program is intended to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people to obtain fair and culturally sensitive treatment in the justice system, especially during the court process. Aboriginal court workers provide assistance to their clients before, during and after court appearances.

In 2005, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing fair and accessible justice services to Aboriginal people in the province, the Government of Alberta undertook a review of its Aboriginal Court Worker Program. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General commissioned an MLA committee to review the program.

The MLA Review Committee consisted of:

1. Wayne Cao, MLA, Calgary Fort (Chairman);
2. Ray Danyluk, MLA, Lac La Biche St. Paul; and
3. Art Johnston, MLA, Calgary Hays.

The MLA Review Committee has completed their review of the Aboriginal Court Worker Program and provided recommendations to the Minister. The Government has issued a response to the report.